Fatty legs : a true story
(Book)

"Foreword" signed in print, "Debbie Reese ...., founder of American Indians in Children's Literature."--Page xi.

Includes definition of single term at foot of a few pages (in lieu of glossary).

"A note on the Right to Silence. The authors would like to ask readers to be mindful of the Right to Silence. While Margaret-Olemaun is open about sharing her experiences at residential school, it is important to stress that many residential school survivors will not wish to talk about or revisit what they experienced. Best practices include respecting their silence. This extends to all experiences of Indigenous trauma. We are overwhelmed by the level of inquisitiveness that has replaced a century and a half of horrific secrecy, but encourage those who want to know more to seek out sources where knowledge has been shared freely, and to accept what is shared on the terms by which it is given."--Page vi.

"The beloved story of an Inuvialuk girl standing up to the bullies of residential school, updated for a new generation of readers. Margaret Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton's powerful story of residential school in the far North has been reissued to commemorate the memoir's 10th anniversary with updates to the text, reflections on the book's impact, and a bonus chapter from the acclaimed follow-up, A Stranger at Home. New content includes a foreword from Dr. Debbie Reese, noted Indigenous scholar and founder of American Indians in Children's Literature, while Christy Jordan-Fenton, mother of Margaret's grandchildren and a key player in helping Margaret share her stories, discusses the impact of the book in a new preface. With important updates since it first hit the shelves a decade ago, this new edition of Fatty Legs will continue to resonate with readers young and old."--,Provided by publisher.

850L,Lexile

Accelerated Reader,MG,5.5,2,2,141049

Issued also in electronic format.